Nativity United Church of Christ

Nestled behind a grove of trees on Henry Ruff where it meets West Chicago, Nativity Church is a unique and very special part of Livonia Community. The church began as a mission church, meeting in the Jefferson Grade School, which was recently torn down. It became an official church in May of 1956. The first baby born into the new congregation was baptized under the basketball net in the gymnasium. His mother always maintained that this was the reason he grew so tall and loved basketball.

We've been told by some visitors that Nativity is the best kept secret in Livonia. Read on and you be the judge:

The early church was composed mainly of young families and a few older members. Large Sunday School ? You betcha- kindergarten alone had 20 children. Several ministers have served Nativity, each adding to its growth in an expanding Livonia. Two services soon became necessary, with three on Easter Sunday. We started summer school, special banquets, a softball team, a bowling league and a sitters exchange. The choir was formed as well as women's activities, a men's club etc. Somewhere along the line, the mainline denomination, Evangelical and Reformed merged with several other denominations, including Congregational and became known as the United Church of Christ. Nativity was the first to host special meetings dealing with the current crisis of the day.

Nativity continued to grow and serve the community. As with all growth, the young become older and unless young people join forces with their elders, the unit as a whole shrinks somewhat. We have seen the glorious of times and the sad ones. Have your children enjoyed the October festivals and the Easter Egg hunts we have hosted? Were you privileged to be at our fall concert last year? Then you know what a great music program we have lead by our Music Director Leo Watkins. He is one of the most talented around. Are you a part of any of the groups which meet here during the week such as AA, the Girl Scouts, NA, or the Roamin' Rock Club and LAFF(a group from St Michaels) or our Bible Study or Women's Groups? Do any of your children experience the professional and loving guidance of our Sunday School? Health concerns? We have special programs based on specific requests.

Nativity is a learning, loving, friendly congregation, with a place for you, where you can be whatever you want to be...

Are we the best kept secret in Livonia? You be the judge. Join us on Sunday morning and learn more about our people and our history. Worship and Sunday School begin at 10:30 am. We have Hospitality time following the service, so we can enjoy fellowship with one another. Please come, you all are invited.